International Staff Week - Spanish Language Course 2020

The October call has been cancelled

Applicants: Teaching and Administrative staff of institutions of higher education

Levels of Spanish required: A2/B1/B2

Dates: from October 19 to October 23, 2020

*Please note that the original schedule dates in May have been changed due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Price: 330 €

The objective of the course is both the improvement of language competence and the common construction of knowledge, fostering an active role of the student in learning.

Dynamic and interactive classes, based on collaborative learning and focused on the practice of linguistic and sociocultural contents, through conversation, group work and presentations that participants will make about their universities.

The course will not only focus on the teaching of Spanish, it will also address aspects of Spain such as its culture, gastronomy, higher education system, economy and customs.

The course includes:  18 hours of lecture (morning), coffee breaks, a trip to Segovia (World Heritage City, UNESCO), meetings with UVa staff, cultural visits (old city of Valladolid, National Museum of Sculpture and Contemporary Art Museum, tapas night and the tasting of typical Spanish gastronomy.

Registration

Download the registration form and send it to isabel@funge.uva.es

If you require any further information, get in touch with us 

DRAFT OF THE PROGRAMME

MONDAY

09:00 - 09:30      Welcome and introduction

09:30 - 11:30      Classes
11:30 - 12:00      Coffee break and snacks
12:00 - 14:00      Classes
18:00 - 19:30      Guided tour around the historical center of Valladolid

TUESDAY

09:00 - 11:00    Classes
11:00 - 11:30    Descanso. Coffee
11:30 - 13:00    Classes
13:00 - 14:00    Meeting with UVa staff
17:00 - 18:30    Guided tour to the National Sculpture Museum of Sculpture
20:00 - 21:30    Spanish Gastronomy Workshop at the International Cooking School in Valladolid

WEDNESDAY

Visit to the city of Segovia

08:00            Departure from Valladolid by bus
9:30-11:30    Classes at the UVa Campus in Segovia
11:30-12:30   Meetings with UVa staff and tour of the campus
13:00-14:30   Guided tour in the city
14:30-17:00   Free time
17:00            Departure from Segovia by bus

THURSDAY

09:30 - 11:30      Classes
11:30 - 12:00      Coffee break and snacks
12:00 - 14:00      Classes
18:00 - 19:30      Guided tour of the Contemporary Art Museum
20:30                 Tapas night

FRIDAY

09:30 - 11:00   Classes
11:00 - 11:30   Coffee break
11:30 - 13:45   Classes
13:45 - 14:00   Summary and conclusions.  Hand out of certificates and departure. 

Price: 330 €

This price includes:

• Inscription
• Tuition
• Guided cultural visits and activities
• Trip to Segovia
• Coffee and pastries at breaks
• Night of tapas and testing of typical gastronomy
• Free Wi-Fi
• certificate of assistance

Accommodation

Participants need to book and arrange their own accommodation. 

The hotel offer in Valladolid is very varied.  We suggest some of the hotels in the university area and city center: Hotels Pdf

Registration

Download the registration form and send it to isabel@funge.uva.es

If you require any further information, get in touch with us